When Felix first took a peek at the Terra Australis made by Aussie watch company Bausele, what he saw before him – to paraphrase his own words – was the preliminary sketch before the finished painting. Fast-forward to today and those metaphorical pencil marks are now barely visible under brushstrokes of paint, with the brand officially launching the flagship model late last year. While much of the design hasn't changed from that first look prototype, from initial impressions, it's easy…

Editor's Note: As part of our follow-up to last year's Australian Watch Week, we're taking another look at Bausele – this time the well-priced ceramic pilot. It's been a little while now since we checked in with Bausele, which has continued to carve its name into the local watch scene. Now it looks set to crack the American market, recently signing English/Aussie /LA-based actor Dominic Purcell, famous for his stint in Prison Break, as the face of its new campaign. Bausele was the first Australian…

All week we've been showcasing great watches from local brands.These watches are very different from the sometimes anonymous products produced in their thousands by the large Swiss brands. These watches are very much the result of an a personal vision. So we're going to take a step back from the watches, meet the men behind the brands and find out what makes them tick. Todd Caldwell, Aegir Instruments The Pitch: We have an unalterable commitment to the highest quality product.…

The Worn & Wound Take: As part of Australian Watch Week we're asking watch microbrand specialists Worn & Wound for their off the cuff take on every watch we review: "Clearly 'less is more' is not their design philosophy." – Zach Weiss, Worn & Wound This review of the Bausele Terra Australis is going to be a little different. Mostly because the watch is a little different. And no, I'm not talking about the wrist-hugging bullhead design and innovative materials, though they are pretty different. This…

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